No written record exists of this meeting, but it has been told that the following eight men were present and voted to organize, namely: Knute H. Fjaagsund, Thorbjorn Anderson Nykaas, Thorbjorn Anderson, Jr., Herman Gilbertson, Andrew Gilbertson, Hans N. Holte, Hans T. Stokke, and Ole Nelson Rolighed. On July 11, 1872, another meeting was held and a constitution adopted. At this meeting the following new members joined and voted for adoption of the constitution: Halvor L. Dalen, Torger Svenson, Herman Erickson, and Kittel Knutson Sundet. Rev. Sivertson was called, and became the first pastor of the congregation. It was decided that services be held once a month. Officers were elected as follows: Secretary, Herman Gilbertson, and \"Klokker\" T. Anderson. Deacons and trustees were also elected.
By the grace of God, and the labors and struggles of these Norwegian immigrants, the Kviteseid congregation came into being.

From: The History of Kviteseid Lutheran Congregation 1872 - 1997
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